The day has lastly arrived. Following an eleventh-hour delay late final yr because of a “critical” battery challenge, Panic has begun delivery its long-awaited Playdate transportable (spoiler warning: we like it). In an e mail it despatched out on Monday, the corporate mentioned “Group One” clients will see their handheld shipped out “today and in the coming weeks.” If you have been amongst a number of the first folks to preorder the gadget again in 2021, Panic says you will get an e mail the second it sends out your unit. 

“We’ll ramp up our shipping volume every day to make sure all of our systems are working smoothly,” the corporate said. “We think we can get Group One out the door during the next month.” Panic promised to share extra details about Group Two orders, together with particulars about supply estimates, sooner or later. 

Unfortunately, in the event you resolve to order the hand-held at the moment, you are in for a prolonged wait. “We’ve filled our production capacity for 2022, but we’re ramping up to make even more systems,” the corporate says on its website. “The queue for 2023 is quickly growing, so preorder now, and secure your place in line!”